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Section size for Iran (76 sections)
Section name Byte count Prose size (words)
Header Total Header Total
(Top) 20,699 20,699 681 681
Etymology 42 42 0 0
History 86 70,698 0 4,251
Prehistory 3,462 3,462 142 142
Antiquity 3,033 9,171 154 692
Achaemenid Empire 3,417 3,417 320 320
Parthian and Sasanian empires 2,721 2,721 218 218
Medieval period 1,151 10,287 78 916
Early Islamic rule and regional resistance in Iran 1,276 1,276 150 150
The Abbasid revolution and Iranian Renaissance 2,121 2,121 236 236
Islamization and Persianization 1,075 1,075 90 90
Mongol invasions 2,515 2,515 239 239
Timur and the rise of new powers 2,149 2,149 123 123
Early modern period 2,427 5,567 281 610
Nader Shah and the shifting balance of power 1,491 1,491 168 168
Rise of the Qajar dynasty and foreign interference 1,649 1,649 161 161
20th century up to the Iranian Revolution 73 8,274 0 588
Constitutional Revolution and the rise of the Pahlavi dynasty 2,814 2,814 141 141
World War II and post-occupation instability 1,370 1,370 140 140
Mosaddegh and the Shah's rule 4,017 4,017 307 307
Islamic Revolution 3,477 33,851 221 1,303
Khomeini era, Iran–Iraq War, and leadership transition 4,254 4,254 221 221
Khamenei era 26,120 26,120 861 861
Geography 6,727 13,929 323 697
Climate 2,977 2,977 151 151
Biodiversity 4,225 4,225 223 223
Government and politics 108 129,078 0 3,281
Supreme Leader 12,458 12,458 489 489
President 6,310 6,310 276 276
Guardian Council 2,329 2,329 120 120
Supreme National Security Council 4,258 4,258 91 91
Legislature 3,707 3,707 147 147
Law 1,735 1,735 193 193
Administrative divisions 2,256 2,256 62 62
Foreign relations 19,410 19,410 400 400
Military 20,106 20,106 497 497
Nuclear program 10,836 10,836 200 200
Regional influence 27,758 27,758 385 385
Human rights and censorship 17,807 17,807 421 421
Economy 10,163 59,697 399 2,038
Tourism 6,686 6,686 140 140
Agriculture and fishery 3,609 3,609 237 237
Industry and services 7,609 7,609 336 336
Energy 11,887 11,887 296 296
Science and technology 7,551 18,499 336 552
Iranian Space Agency 10,948 10,948 216 216
Telecommunication 1,244 1,244 78 78
Demographics 8,088 32,960 250 1,130
Ethnic groups 3,194 3,194 163 163
Languages 4,643 4,643 168 168
Religion 10,712 10,712 248 248
Education 2,078 2,078 134 134
Health 4,245 4,245 167 167
Culture 40 42,545 0 2,100
Art 6,548 6,548 352 352
Architecture 1,781 1,781 122 122
World Heritage Sites 1,658 1,658 65 65
Weaving 4,117 4,117 239 239
Literature 3,103 3,103 215 215
Museums 2,393 2,393 142 142
Music and dance 6,794 6,794 391 391
Media 2,926 2,926 165 165
Cuisine 3,914 3,914 170 170
Sports 9,271 9,271 239 239
See also 80 80 0 0
Notes 138 138 0 0
References 30 30 0 0
Bibliography 20 12,004 0 0
Encyclopaedia Iranica 3,163 3,163 0 0
Books 8,517 8,517 0 0
Other sources 304 304 0 0
External links 180 2,807 0 83
Government 692 692 0 0
History 302 302 0 0
Tourism 199 199 0 0
Maps 1,434 1,434 83 83
Total 384,707 384,707 14,261 14,261

Request to identify Iran as a military dictatorship in infobox

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I’d like to request that Iran be identified as a unitary Islamic presidential republic under an authoritarian military dictatorship, given that since the 2026 Iran war, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have effectively seized political control per multiple established media outlets. A recent report from Reuters explaining that such power is concentrated through the Supreme National Security Council, which corroborates that it’s indeed the most politically critical wartime institution, given that its previous secretary, Ali Larijani, was seen seen as Iran’s latest de facto leader before his death. Jasper Chu (talk) 22:50, 29 April 2026 (UTC)[]

The template is meant to summarize the article text, per MOS:IBP, and the article text does not say that. Nikkimaria (talk) 04:55, 30 April 2026 (UTC)[]

Update request for the Religion section (Secular shift, mosque closures, and growth of Christianity)

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Hello,

I would like to propose a neutral, well-sourced addition to the "Religion" section to provide a more comprehensive and up-to-date picture of the religious landscape in Iran. Currently, the article relies heavily on official numbers and the CIA Factbook (stating 90–95% adherence to Twelver Shia Islam).

However, recent independent academic data, sociological studies, and statements from Iranian officials indicate a significant shift in religious adherence, characterized by rapid secularization and the growth of underground Christian communities. I propose adding the following paragraph right after the CIA Factbook sentence:

However, independent studies and internal state reports suggest a significant decline in active Shia religious adherence alongside a notable growth in underground religious movements. According to a large-scale, anonymous 2020 survey by the Netherlands-based research institute GAMAAN, only 32% of respondents explicitly identified as Twelver Shia Muslims, reflecting a major secular shift within Iranian society.[1] This trend is further supported by statements from Iranian state officials; in 2023, senior cleric Mohammad Abolghassem Doulabi noted that approximately 50,000 of the country's 75,000 mosques had closed due to a drastic drop in attendance.[2] Concurrently, researchers highlight that Iran's underground evangelical house-church movement, largely composed of converts from Muslim backgrounds, has become one of the fastest-growing Christian communities in the world, with the 2020 GAMAAN study estimating that Christians make up approximately 1.5% of the population.[3]

Why this update follows Wikipedia guidelines:

  • NPOV (Neutral Point of View): It does not delete the existing CIA data, but contextualizes it with independent academic research.
  • Reliable Sources: The GAMAAN study is a widely recognized academic reference on Iranian demography. Mark Bradley's peer-reviewed publication provides established research on the house-church movement.
  • Official Admission: The mosque closure statistic relies directly on official statements from a senior Iranian state cleric, making it highly reliable and resilient against claims of anti-regime bias.

Could an editor with sufficient rights please review and apply this edit? Thank you!

EiersalatmitGurken (talk) 12:19, 25 May 2026 (UTC) EiersalatmitGurken (talk) 12:19, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[]

Your request appears to have been generated by a large language model. Please see WP:LLM and WP:AITALK.
Moreover, the first two citations do not link to articles. Kodning 🌸 (talk) 08:42, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[]
Sorry. I still think this is a very important topic to add. Here’s the updated and double-checked version. All citations have been verified and link directly to the articles:
However, independent studies and state reports show a decline in active Shia religious practice in Iran, alongside a rise in underground religious movements. A 2020 GAMAAN survey found that only 32% of participants identified as Twelver Shia, that indicates a secularization of the Iranian society.[4]
In 2023, senior cleric Mohammad Abolghassem Doulabi noted that roughly 50,000 of the country's 75,000 mosques had to close down because of a severe decline in attendance. [5] This trend was supported by statements by the Minister of Culture Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili.[6]
Iran's underground evangelical house churches, largely composed of converts from Muslim backgrounds, constitute one of the world's fastest-growing Christian communities. A 2020 GAMAAN study estimates that Christians comprise approximately 1.5% of the population.[7]
EiersalatmitGurken (talk) 19:12, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[]

References

  1. ^ "Iranians' Attitudes Toward Religion: A 2020 Survey Report". GAMAAN (Group for Analyzing and Measuring Attitudes in Iran). 2020-08-25. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
  2. ^ "Fall In Mosque-Goers In Iran Now 'Highly Alarming' - Minister". Iran International. 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
  3. ^ Bradley, Mark (2014). Too Many to Jail: The Story of Iran's New Christians. Oxford: Monarch Books. ISBN 978-0-85721-596-3.
  4. ^ Tamimi Arab, Pooyan; Maleki, Ammar (September 10, 2020). "Iran's secular shift: new survey reveals huge changes in religious beliefs". The Conversation. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
  5. ^ Iran International (June 2, 2023). "Senior Cleric Claims Religion In Iran Weak, 50,000 Mosques Closed". Iran International. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
  6. ^ Iran International (December 12, 2023). "Fall In Mosque-Goers In Iran Now 'Highly Alarming' - Minister". Iran International. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
  7. ^ Bradley, Mark (2014). Too Many to Jail: The Story of Iran's New Christians. Oxford: Monarch Books. ISBN 978-0-85721-596-3.

stand with the people of iran

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i wanted to request to change the flag of iran to be changed to "shir o khorshid" aka "sun and lion" if possible and any islamic refrence be replaced -AND ANY ARABIC REFRENCE WORDS OR ANYTHING BE REPLACED WITH PERSIAN Nullgang12 (talk) 14:40, 9 June 2026 (UTC)[]

No can do. The one with the emblem of Iran is the one in official use. See Flag of Iran. –LaundryPizza03 (dcΜ„) 16:06, 9 June 2026 (UTC)[]
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